Machine Gun Kelly will perform at the iconic Royal Albert Hall in London in spring
(Picture: Getty Images)Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) has recently announced his headline performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
The special one-off show will be held in the historic venue after his recent Grammy-nominated success.
Alongside his Royal Albert Hall performance, MGK will also appear at a number of European festivals, including Pinkpop and Rock Am Ring.
When will MGK perform at the Royal Albert Hall?
MGK will be performing at the iconic 152-year-old Royal Albert Hall stage on May 31, 2023.
His performance comes after the release of his number one album Mainstream Sellout, and after his major arena tour across North America and Europe.
Who is Machine Gun Kelly?
MGK’s real name is Colson Baker and he is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor.
He was born on April 22, 1990, in Houston, Texas, to Christian missionary parents.
Growing up, MGK was inspired by other hip-hop artists including Ludacris, Eminem, and DMX and is noted for his genre duality across both hip-hop and rock.
MGK released four mixtapes between 2007 and 2010, before signing with Bad Boy Records.
He released his debut studio album, Lace Up, in 2012, which peaked at number four on the US Billboard 200.
His album Bloom (2017) included the single Bad Things (with Camila Cabello), which peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100.
Machine Gun Kelly released his fifth album, Tickets to My Downfall, in 2020, and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with his single My Ex’s Best Friend reaching number 20 on the Hot 100.
His most recent studio album, Mainstream Sellout, featured Blink 182’s Travis Barker, who worked as both producer and drummer for the album.
The album was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rock Album.
His fiancée is actress Megan Fox.
How to get tickets for MGK at the Royal Albert Hall
Presale tickets for the special performance will go live for Royal Albert Hall Friends and Patrons at 9am on February 9.
The priority booking scheme costs £45 to sign up and more information can be found at Royal Albert Hall.
You can also book general sale tickets through the site from 10am, on Friday, February 10. Tickets are priced from £47.50 to £100.
Matthew Todd, director of programming at the Royal Albert Hall, said in a statement: “The hall has been a home for trailblazers, innovators, and cultural icons since we opened in 1871.
“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome MGK later this year, one of the leading artists of his generation and someone that has evolved constantly as the best artists do.”
